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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-16
A story About a Successful Man.

Here is a story about well-known
railroad man which a Chicago rail-
roader, who used to work with him,
relates. 1t is about William M. Gle
ments, who leaves the Erie Express to
become general manager of the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad east Of the O.
hio River, and is from the columns of
the New York Sun
Clements career has been remark
able one in many respects, and he eer-
tainly is remarkable man in every
respect Prior to the war he was q
freight conductor on the Baltimore &
Ohio. and he first met John W. Gar
rett, then president of the road, near
Wheeling, W. Va Three rear cars
of Conductor Clements train were de-
rallied one day near Wheeling, and
Clements took the red signal and
went back to flag On express, which
he knew was following. He sent the
engineer and fireman ahead to stop all
trains coming from that direction and
to get assistance, hurriedly calling out
to stupid brakeman Pull the train
ahead about o hundred yards The
rear cars had commenced to burn from
the broken stove in the caboose, and
Clements wanted to save the valuable
freight in the others. The brakeman
climbed aboard the engine, but was
too stupid to open the throttle. The
whole train was burned, causing loss
of over $4,000.
When Clements returned to the
scene with some of the passengers
from the express which he had stop
ped half mile away, he looked at the
burning cars, and, stepping up to the
stupid brakeman, foored him with one
powerful blow. A stout quiet-look-
ing passenger walked up to Clements
said: why did you desert your
train /? You could have sent that
man back with the flag and saved
these cars yourself 1t seems to. me
that you don't know your business
Clements is broad shouldered six
footer, and when he glared at his au-
dacious critic many people supposed
there would be another knoek-down.
why, you d. fool I he replied, con-
temptuously, do you suppose i was
going to trust that man. / knew he
was fool, like yourself, and that's
the reason / let him monkey with the
cars while l went back to look after
human lives.'
Conductor, do you know who l
am p
NO and / don't care d-p
4 am John w. Garrett
We'll, / don't care if you are. If
you value freight more than human
lives, / don't And 1 burn up doz-
en- trains before I'll let one of your
Cheap John brakemen kill few dozen
people,
Clements stalked away and busted
himself directing the wrecking crew
engaged in clearing the track. Old
man Garrett looked quietly on with
out uttering another word. The fol-
lowing week Clements was made q
passenger conductor, whereas every
one supposed that be would be dis
charged. He rose steadily until he
became master Of transportation Of the
whole road,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-16
Why Poverty Reigns I'm Syracuse.

1t is said that since her marriage
Ella Wheeler Wilcox gives all the
money she earns by writing poetry to
the poor. That's nothing I; SO do we.
Syracuse Herald.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-06-16

First. class Job work done at the
JOURNAL Office.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30
Something New for Mt. CARMEL
Preaching ut Night--.Good Sing
tng...Fine Music--.Attentive Con-
gresnfion.--Rainy Weather---Visit
to our High School Academy DC.
Mt. CARMEL, March 2S, 1857

Mt. CARMEL, March 2S, 1857.
Rev. S. j. Bethea preached al Zoar SUNDAY
morning, and despite the rain we hau ialI
congregation and a good sermon: sunday ma
full att attendance of teachers and schoolars
and many visitors. All pronounced 1t an oc'
caslon Of Interest and made special mention
Of the good singing and excellent music. we
look for good results from this field.
Rev. =. ]. Bethca preached an earnest ser,
mon in the hall at night to as many rs could
be seated, from the subject |W na5 Wait Se
for p much feeling was manifested through
the congregation and all seemed impressed
with tn esolemn appeal.
No preaching In the Associate Relormeu
Presbyterian church. Sabbath school IN Ihe
morning.
April showers are falling and are very ac-
ceptahlc. Oats look well. Our farmers are
planting large arear OF upland corn corn nsel IN Inns
Mt. Carmel is building up rapidly, ABOUT og
persons have moved here within the past .
months and none moving away.
Prof. Durham is here teachlng Writing
class, he knows exactly how to handle The
We enjoyed a visit to our Academy last
Friday evening and i3 company with many n, ny
speeches, rectations, and debate as argued ty
the young ladies and gentlemen, subject.
(which has the greatest influence over man
favor Of money from the arguments offered
little boy on the money side put this ques,
tion. Should you set down bag Of gold and
q lady by 1t, which would be taken nrst? ?
This in lis self is knotty question, but we
think like him, the gold would be taken
This is q new feature for our school and we
believe will be profitable as we'll MS entertain
ing. Let the people turn out and encourage
our school.
One Of our fair young ladies who has been
absent for some times Will return to-day, anu
then wont somebody--yes won't he be
happy? Yes, all will be glad to see her happy
smiling face again.
Another couple on the wing, Mr.. Anderson
to Miss Saxon of Georgia in the Academy by
Rev. A. L. Patterson. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30
Br3erwOOl.

BRIERwooD, March 2l, 1857.
The weather seems determined to diSconr-
age all attempts at early planting. Ice, frost
and cold winds in abundance during the past
week.
What has become Of the numerous farmers
clubs organized throughout the country last
summer? They were purely non-political-
Of course they were-yet the lives of most o
length or the political campaign. The farmer
Is In many instances queer, sort OF being
anyway. He can round'y abuse the mer
chant then ask indulgence of that same dc
spcable merchant. With such the merchant
seems to be kind of necessary evil, only
tolerated because he cannot be dispensed
with.
Rev B. F. Miller occupies the Mt. Moriah
pulpit one Sunday uhe tirst in each month
Mr.. Miller Is an earnest speaker ana never
fails to delight and edify his many hearers.
Professor-uo history class) boys, let me
impress upon you the Importance OF reading
books, but before say more let me see now
many do read good books outside their regu'
lar textbooks. All who do, hold up their
hands" Quite number, Of hands 90 up up
book are IRE you reading?" Small Boy (holding
up q nth reader with triumphant alr) VI
reads my, speech In this" Prof-'Ihat Will
dc, boys"
Rev. l.. Wood, colporteur for Abbeville coun.
ty. occupied the Triangle pulpit last Sabbath,
and preached an excellent sermon on SOW
Ing and Reapng."
Mrs. +. NJ. Nickles Ia absent visiting her
daughter near Hodges.
Mrs. NJ. 4. Scott, Il former resident OF our
community, was up visiting relatives few
days since.
Our young friend w. j. Darrragh is stu
dent at BrierwOod. johnnie Is young man
of determined, rcsolutc character, anu VIII
one day make his mark In the world
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30

You Will be pleased when you see my stock
of SprlIg goods. will post you next week
as 10 tn new styles. VIM. Bell. 3-l6.
Remenber my stock OF Spring goods Will
arrive tbs week. VIM. Bell 3:lo.
Millinery In all the new shades hats for
ladies and children. VIM. Bell. S-l6.
Dontbuy until you see my large stock OF
Spring goods. VIM. Bell Slos
Whe, in town don't fall to call and exam
Inc mystock Of wash goods In all the mate
rails. Fm. Bell. oio'
My sock OF Spring millinery and dress
goods will be in this week. VIM. Bell. SlS
Hats! Hats!! Hats!!! We have Just re-
mer hat,, something new and stylish, as we'll
as fullline OF staple and cheap goods. we
would call the attention OF the young men
specially to our nobby light weight stouch
hats, ". Joel Smith & Son. SO
Another large lot Of James Means 500
shoes-"Bals," "Congress," and "Button"-
opening to day. Come and get the best shoe
for the money ever offered you. W. joel
Smith & Son. 3.S
Head quarters for fine cigars and tobacco,
give my goods trial and be convinced Oh f
B. Speed. %lo
White lead. oils. colors, prepared paints,
putty, window glass sold by P. B. Speed. Z-io
hern q rn LIP IL
P. Rosenberg & Co., are selling Rogers &
niV''' onst LIP At
Full stock, table linen, doylas, crashes
towels, butchers linen, pillow casing; VA
sheetings, bleached long clothes &C, II. 9 %; !;
Huddon Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30
"Wednesday, March 80, 1887
Pursuing Him to the Grave.

We regret to see the unfeeling manner In
which some Of the newspapers speak OF ex-
Governor Moses who Is now dying In Massa'
chusetts prison.
Z The life and character OF Governor Moses
no doubt 10 not OF such type as to commend
them to the imitation OF the rising genera.
tion. But there is something pitiable In the
recitation OF the facts OF his fall and degrade
tion. There Is much to excite sympathy
fcsany man who may be dying within prison
bars at any time or at any place. but when
a man of bis education and OF his birth, In
heriting perhaps tenfold greater natural a6lli'
~ than those who now make his name BY
worlds dying In a distant prison, among
strangers, with none to tender kindly office,
the best sentiment OF the human heart must
be touched with sympathy and sorrow. Let
not pursue the unfortunate brother TO his
BON cell. Let US not insult him who is
ling for the lack of physical power to ap'
pkopriate to his life service the very air which
surrounds him. Let us not put our heel upon
the neck OF the dying wreck OF what was
once a proud South Carolinlan, who did
valiant service In defense Of the State. Let
No little, spiteful, heartless wretch mock him
whose character was once honored, but whose
life Is now a pitiable wreck, and for
whose body the grave alone stands ready to
ssiYe q welcome.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30

asoma resent publ 6lications in the South Car.
olina ColleOian have furnished occasion for
some criticism by the newspapers which are
unfrfendly TO the institution. For our own
part, we believe that every periodical now 1s
sued, or that may hereafter be issued, by Col
lege students should be suppressed oy the
facnlty Of the respective Colleges.-Pre's ana
Banner.
, We are sorry to see that our friend holdi
such poor opinion OF us and all collegiate
newspapers Can he give any reasons for M
:opipions. except that one indiscreet arucie
has recently appeared In our paper f-So'ah
Chsplind Cbllegidn.
- The Press and Banner does not hold poo'
opinion OF either the students of colleges -ol
the newspapers which they print. We only
doubted the propriety Of the Faculty permit
ting such publications. AS for publishing
"indiscreet' articles the colleoion is not alone
All publishers make mistakes, and we pre-
sums that more publishers have made more
and vreater mistakes than the editor OF the
>tfSss and Banner. The difference. however
between the Press and Banner and the Cot
,sotan is this: The editor Of the Press and
Banner himself suffers for his indiscretions
while the College suffers for the indiscretior
OF the student-editors. We hope that oui
studsnt-editor friends see no evil in what We
said. None was intended.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30

The last thing on the page is the "Prospec-
tus Of Weekly Newspaper, TO be published
at Abberille Court House, under the title OF
the AbbrriUe Republican.
"In Politics, the paper Will be trul y Repub-
lican, according to the RepublIcanism OF '9S.
It will be devoted to the cause Of Stale Rights
and Free Trade. It will be on the side OF
South Carolina, In the arduouS struggle to sus-
tain right against might, in which she Is now
so prominent. 1t Will cherish the Union OF
the States not by an idoatrous veneration Of
the name, but by Jealous defence of the
principles upon which the Union was formed.
and without which IL cannot exist 1t will
maintain the Constitution Of the United
States, rs we'll by defending 1t against all vio-
lations, as by supporting every authority OF
the country in the exercise Of rightful power,
1t will endeayor to be faithful and consist
ent advocate Of regulated liberty and constl-
tutional right. Wen written Communications
on subjects political, literary, scientific or ag-
ricultural are invited; and liborality Will be
exercised In their admission.
"Subscribers may be assured that this shall
not add another to the failures. which, by
some strange fatality, have occurred in the at
tempt to establish q Newspaper in this
wealthy and populous District. The first
will be issued rs soon as the necessa-
ry materials can be procured-probably In Oc-
tOber.
"TERMs-The Republican will be printed on
a super royal Sheet with new and handsome
type, at g in advance, $3.50 after six mont hs
or $500 at the end OF the year. Advertise
ments inserted Mt the usual rates.
"JNO. TAGGXRT, Publisher"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30
AN old NEWSPAPER.
ABBEvILLE AND EDGEFELD IN THE
OLDEN TIMES.
The Edsefleld CarOlinian OF 1881 Is
Full OF Interest TO.day"1t was a
Newspaper without Single Lo'

cHls
Capt. W T Branch presented US last az .ETsa %eek
field, October Is, lS5l-mors than hity years
ago. 1t is u four-page paper, hve columns to
tile page, published by Ward!aw Bacon >
end Of the Year" advertisements. set in
BREWER, not exceeding fourteen lines, icon.
spicuously inserted for GA cents for the hrst
Insertion aud 4SA cents for each continuance: cont
which is followed by letter from N. W
Hodges, giving q most glowing account OF re-
ligons awakeningsamong the people IN Wnncn
it is alleged "a whole district lEdgeheld Conn'
tyl turned to God" Next In order Is re
view of an address delivered before the Leb-
anon importance Society In Abbeville Dis.
trict, Sept. l8, 1881, by Isaac Branch, NJ. D.
DR.. Branch. then young man, was Zeaious I.'l
temperance advocate, while bis assailant, like
the assailsnts of temperance IN these days,
was no less anxious to see the people sober
than was DR.. Branch, but he objected 10 the
Doctors pronounced views, ana again IKE
Temperance opponents of to-day, wanted to
see the whiskey In reach. On the fifth col
umn was the first part Of Governor Hamil.
tom e address at the meeting OF the Free Trade
and States Rights Association IN Cnarleston,
At the middle OF the second column on the
second page, was 1t ITO be continued" The
address contained sen ntiments which are famll'
lar to oil of our people who remember tne po-
litical speeches before tne war. H. Was inem
of the General Government, and should as
sist Estates Rights" The editorial head OF
the paper is put next to the great speech Of
Governor Hamilton, and below 1t we find the
following, which we reproduce as going 10
show interesting facts as to our voting pre-.
cincts and as to our vpting population and to
show that there is little new In the stock IN
trade Of the politicians:
THE VOTE OF ABBEv1LLE IN 1881.
The following is detailed statement OF the
polls, for Member Of the House OF Represen-
iatiyes, at the election in Abbeville on Mon
tiay and Tuesday last:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30
MT. CARMEL. March 90, 1887.

MT. CARMEL, March 20, 1887.
Communion services in Associate REFORMED
Presbyterian church commencing Friday be.
fore End Sabbath In April when Rev. DIR. Phil
lpS WILL be present.
Jefferson Lodge A. F. NJ, wfftt-!!fHve o regu
lar communication on Saturday 2nd April al
10 o'clock A. NJ, al this place.
Thos. McAllister. Sr.lis right kind OF q man.
He has protected his fruit orchard during the
cold snap by fire and smoke. We trust he Will
be rewarded for his labor by an abundant
fruit crop. He also has carp pond which he
made about one yearago into which he placed
the small carp and he now has them measur.
ing from II to Is Inches.
The ladies and gentlemen OF Mt. Carmel
will give an entertainment In April consist
ing or charadeS, tableauX and music, In be
half OF the Methodist Sunday school: We
hope to have large crowd as the proceeds are
for a good cause. (Time will be made KNOWN
Many conjectures as regards the fruit crop
Some think il badly killed out.
High winds, white frosts, Ice and cold
weather have prevailed during the past week.
On last Friday Is inst. DR.. Carlton delivered
an address before the Mt. Carmel high schoo!
which was said 10 be most appropriate and
very fine. Your. correspondent was denied
the pleasure OF. being present OH account OF
pressing business.
The Methodist Sunday school have received
will now expect to hive some good singing
Let all turn out and join the Sunday school.
Miss Fannie McAllister is off 10 Monterey
visiting relatives.
Rev. \. l.. Patterson filled the pulpit OF the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian church on
Sabbath morning Rev. j. o. Dindsay In the
afternoon. NJ.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30
LOwndesville Locals.
STONY POINT March 26, II

LowNDESvILLE, 8. c., March 26. 1857.
The farmers have been making good use OF
would now be hailed with delight.
The fruit has been badly damaged by the re-
cent cold spell. but there still remains small
crop which we hope will be fine.
q; The small grain crop is beginning to look
better, and with seasons 1t will be the best
that we have had for several years.
Mr.. T. L. CAN'T, Of the Athens Banner Watch
man, paid this his native town a short visit
last week. 1t has been long time since he
has been here, and the changes have not been
q few. Heis prospecting in the Interest OF the
After paying his respects to his old friends
and acquaintapces, he left here for Green
wood. He has written some interesting lei-
ters for his paper, among them Is one rc.a
This community mourns the sad condition
OF Mr.. Jas. II. Carlisle, who is now suffering
with the intense agon!es Of that awful dis
ago that he was bit on the nose by some un-
known vsrnint, while lying under tent at
night watching a coal kiln. AS II was dark he
thought it 70 be ador. The wound on his nose
was dressed and had about healed up. 1t
looks now as though 1t was an old scar, and 1t
was thirty-nve days from the time he was
bitten until he was taken sick. On last Fri,
day he was taken quite sick, and DIR. A. j.
Spaer was quickly summoned to his bedside.
The suferings OF the poor man we're beyond
expyeasion, and the Doctor soon saw that he
was to be q victim Of hydrophobia. At times
lie was aoaseious and possessed all OF his rea-
soning faculties. but the sight OF water or any
LIQUID would produce convulsions. Yesterday
be was gradually growing worse, and 1t Is now
only q matter OF time with him. great
many OF his friends, and among them are
some OF the most prominent men OF the COM
munity, called yesterday to see him. But the
hands OF loving relatives. kind friends, nor
his attentive physIcian cnn now alleviate his
au6ering. Little did We think when we met
hlin two weeks ago in the streets OF Abbeville
that today he would be In such q condition.
Il Is now certain that he was bitten by dog,
and We ought to have law to do away with
some OF the worthless ours Of the land. DIR.
end, aud several other physicians will be call
ed In to-day for q consultation. May they be
able to at least aiIeviate> the pains OF good
man whose life is drawing ro>a close from the
worst Of human diseases. VEST END.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30
BRIER SCRATCHES DEEP.
What Would be Done If Legislators
Had Back Bone.

Editor Press and Banner:
Capt. Barmore, in the last issue OF the Mes
senger says that the reason why nothing was
done in the last Legislature toward passing q
bill to allow the people OF Abbeville county
TO vote on the liquor question, was because
the petitions were received too late, and that
II the friends of temperance will let him
know In time what they want, he will en-
deayor to serve them.
may be mistaken, but I was under the
impression that the friends OF temperance let
him as we'll as the rest Of delegation know
what they wanted at the primary election
which nominated him and them for seats IN
the General Assembly. If mistake not,
there was only one anti-prohlbition candi.
date In the race, and he though otherwise Il
popular young man, was invited TO remain
ut home. This was, Or ought 10 have been o!
itself, petition enough.
The prayer OF the friends Of temperance
is a humble as well as reasonable one. They
do not ask that Il Prohibition be forced upon
the people, but simply that vote taken In
tie matter. II Is burning shame that this
reasonable expectation was not realized. II
men, with back kbone enough 10 do their
duty without waiting until the last shadow OF
excuse for delay vas exhausted, could be
' ' ~ WV, BRIER
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30

In order to make room for my large stock Of
Spring goods, will sell all remnants In dress
goods and dross ginghams at less than cost.
Wm. l.. Bell. $50
Pnrasols! We shall inaugurate our Annual
Sprlpg Opening In this department.. VIM. E.
Bell. $50
Ladies go to Smith & Sons II you want q
bargain In good quality spotted kid gloves
We are offering them at less than half cost.
We are offering large and handsome
stock of, gnghams chevIots, seersuckers.
calicos &c, fresh arrivals. w. Joel Smith 4
Son. SIG
Have you seen the pretty figured and white
scrines for curtains at Smith Sons. 3-16
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-03-30

The spring time is coming gentle Annie.
Prepare TO visit her by fitting yourself up
in Il suit of Wanamukers clothes. j. Z. NIL
Ter, Agent. o-D
Wanamakers clothing Is cheaper than ever
this season. J. Z. Miller, Agent. 3SO
Don't go to ball with an ordinary suit on.
Go to J. Z. Miller and place your order for
full dress suit. 11ave some style about ye,
Office In J. +. MillCr's store, 5'oo
Minister'S, remember Wanamaker gives
you special discount samples and styles OF
ministers suits Just received ut j. Z. Nil
ler. 3-W
Hats and bonnets. aIgre,t tcs, ostrich goods,
flowers, crepoS, games, ribbons, dc. No bet
ter variety OF elegant goods is displayed else
low prices at which they are offered is an
item of equal importadcc. Miss Ella Bell
and Miss Marie Barclay has charge OF my
millinery department and will be pleased TO
show you the new goods. VIM. Z. Bell. $50
l will save you money on your spring bill
in any department.. VIM. E. Bell. 3-30